Project SEARCH Act of 2001
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Sep 2001): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
This bill, the Project SEARCH Act of 2001, proposes establishing a grant program to help small rural communities, defined as those with populations of 2,500 or fewer, fund environmental projects. These projects must benefit human health or the environment and assist communities in meeting environmental laws or regulations. The program aims to simplify the application process and eliminate the need for matching funds, which are often barriers for these communities.
The bill would create an "Independent Citizens' Council" in each state to review applications and recommend awards for these grants. The states would then apply to the Secretary of Agriculture to receive funds, up to $1 million per state, to distribute to their councils for awarding to eligible small communities. These grants could also cover initial feasibility studies for environmental projects.
S. 1466 was introduced in the Senate in September 2001 and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As it was introduced in 2001, it is a legislative proposal that has not yet been enacted into law. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President.
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Official summary
Project SEARCH Act of 2001 - Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish the SEARCH grant program to carry out environmental projects in rural communities of not more than 2,500 people.
Timeline
26 Sep 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 1466 do?
- This bill, the Project SEARCH Act of 2001, proposes establishing a grant program to help small rural communities, defined as those with populations of 2,500 or fewer, fund environmental projects. These projects must benefit human health or the environment and assist communities in meeting environmental laws or regulations. The program aims to simplify the application process and eliminate the need for matching funds, which are often barriers for these communities. The bill would create an "Independent Citizens' Council" in each state to review applications and recommend awards for these grants. The states would then apply to the Secretary of Agriculture to receive funds, up to $1 million per state, to distribute to their councils for awarding to eligible small communities. These grants could also cover initial feasibility studies for environmental projects. S. 1466 was introduced in the Senate in September 2001 and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As it was introduced in 2001, it is a legislative proposal that has not yet been enacted into law. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives and be signed by the President.
- Has S. 1466 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1466. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1466?
- S. 1466 was sponsored by Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1466?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (26 Sep 2001).
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